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What Will A T-Mobile, MetroPCS Merger Look Like On A Spectrum Map?

While T-Mobile and MetroPCS execs played up the joint spectrum possibilities today, we’re curious as to what the actual spectrum makeup looks like on paper. Thankfully we have the folks at Moasik Solutions, a company that maps network coverage and they’ve provided the folks at GigaOM some nice visuals showing off T-Mobile and Metro’s network and spectrum holdings. First up is a look at MetroPCS holdings, where their … [read full article]

Windows Phone 8X Gets A Five Minute Video Walk-Through

In a new video of the Windows Phone 8X taken at the GITEX Computer Shopper show now underway in the United Arab Emirates, we get a full walk-through of a device. This is definitely the most detailed look we’ve seen of the HTC 8X to date. The OS build is 9841, which is believed to be the RTM version of Windows Phone 8, however the folks at WPCentral aren’t 100% on that. There are still some … [read full article]

LG P769 (Optimus L9) With T-Mobile Branding Leaks To The World

Say hello to the LG P769 (Optimus L9) for T-Mobile courtesy of the @evleaks Twitter account. The LG P769 is no stranger to the market so we’ve got a pretty accurate look at the kind of specs T-Mobile will drop with this device including: Android 4.0.4 1GB RAM 4GB internal memory 4.7″ IPS TFT 854 x 480 display 1GHz processor HSPA+ connectivity 8 megapixel camera 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera 2150 mAh battery It’s not going to win … [read full article]

Reminder: Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G Ice Cream Sandwich Update Available Today

A quick reminder to all you Galaxy S Blaze 4G owners out there as today marks the first opportunity to get your hands on Ice Cream Sandwich. You can kick back and wait for the OTA to arrive or move right along and get the update via Samsung’s Kies software. Find all the instructions at the T-Mobile support link below. T-Mobile Support Download update from T-Mobile – T769UVLF4 You may request the T769UVLF4 update … [read full article]

T-Mobile CEO Posts Video Discussing MetroPCS Merger, Full Text Included Via Internal E-Mail

The T-Mobile/MetroPCS deal is only minutes old and T-Mobile CEO John Legere just had a video posted to T-Mobile’s YouTube page detailing some of the finer points about the merger. I’ve included the full text below which is being passed around to T-Mobile employees internally as we speak. YouTube   Catch the video or read the full text below: This message is intended for all T-Mobile USA employees Team – Today is an important … [read full article]

Breaking: T-Mobile, MetroPCS Merger Agreement Reached, Combined Company Will Stay T-Mobile

In a move that isn’t going to come as much of a surprise after both companies confirmed the talks, both boards have approved a $1.5 billion dollar deal. The combined company will be called T-Mobile and run by newly installed T-Mobile Chief Executive John Legere. The deal itself will be structured as a “reverse merger,” meaning that MetroPCS will in effect take on its larger rival. Such a move allows T-Mobile to become a publicly traded … [read full article]

comScore Publishes New Study Of American Smartphone Market

Comscore’s newest study of the American smartphone market won’t do much to surprise you as Samsung and Android remain the respective kings of the hill. Android is still the top platform with 52.6% of the US market, followed by Apple at 34.3%, RIM at 8.3%, and Microsoft in fourth place at 3.6%. The story looks pretty good for Samsung on the manufacturer breakdown with the Korean company … [read full article]

Deutsche Telekom, MetroPCS Confirm Merger Talks Through Separate Statements

The Deutsche Telekom/MetroPCS merger talk is heating up as both companies release separate statements confirming discussions. Deutsche Telekom: “Deutsche Telekom is holding talks with the listed company MetroPCS with the aim of operating its subsidiary T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS within one company in which Deutsche Telekom would hold the majority of shares,” the carrier said on its Web site. “The talks are at a stage where significant … [read full article]

Google Releases October Distribution Chart For Android Version Breakdown

It’s a new month and with the start of every month comes a brand new chart from Google showing their version by version breakdown in the Android world. There is a small bit of good news for Ice Cream Sandwich devices with a jump from 22.1 percent to 23.7 percent of all Android devices. Not quite the monumental jump we’d like to see, but every increase is a good increase. It won’t come as any surprise … [read full article]